History of W Insurance
W Insurance continues to grow and serve its members in the United States, guided by the same values instilled in the company since it first started in Canada in 1896.
Our operating philosophy is simple, we maintain advertising and expense levels well below industry averages which allow us to pass these cost savings to our members in the form of lower insurance rates. We offer auto and property insurance policies directly to consumers.
1896
Founded in Wawanesa, Manitoba, Canada
Our roots trace back to 1896, where The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, was created by and for farmers.
1975
Auto Insurance in California
We began offering auto insurance in California as Wawanesa General Insurance and established an office in San Diego, California.
1988
We expanded our insurance products by offering homeowners insurance in California.
1991
We expanded our insurance product offering in California by adding condo insurance and insuring more than 50 thousand total policies.
2012 - 2015
#1 In Customer Satisfaction
We were ranked highest in customer satisfaction among auto insurers in California. The award recognized our continued goal of delivering superior customer care and outstanding value directly to consumers in California.
2013
We continue to expand our insurance product offering by adding renters insurance in the state of California.
2017
An Impact to the Communities We Live & Work
We began our annual fundraising campaign to support United Way local charities. As an auto and property insurance provider we always want to be there for people when they need us most and our partnership with United Way agencies allows us to have a greater impact on the communities we live and work in. Learn more about our community impact program.
2020 - 2023
#1 In Customer Satisfaction
We earned the Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Auto Insurers in California. We were honored to receive this recognition for our continued dedication in providing great value and superior service to our members.
2021
Partnership with California Coast Credit Union
We partnered with California Coast Credit Union to offer additional savings for credit union members who choose us for their auto insurance. This program is open to anyone living or working in San Diego or Riverside Counties.
LEED Gold Certification
The corporate office building in San Diego was awarded LEED Gold Certification. This certifies that we have taken extra measures in the building to help reduce energy, water, and carbon emissions. Allowing us to continue our focus on sustainability and creating resilient communities.
2026
W Insurance Company
We changed our name from Wawanesa Insurance to W Insurance. Our new name reflects a simpler way to represent the same company, the same people serving our members, and the same commitment to protecting what matters most to our members.